Bellflower and the surrounding agricultural landscape of McLean and DeWitt counties appear here in a network of section-line roads and prairie waterways. The village of Bellflower serves as a local hub, while smaller named points like Glen Avon, Laurette, Kumler, and Weedman define the rural crossroads of this Central Illinois region. The drainage patterns of the prairie are meticulously documented through the winding courses of Salt Cr, Blue Ridge Special Cr, and Trenkle Slough, reflecting the specialized water management systems characteristic of this productive farmland. Genealogists will find particular value in the locations of Bellflower Cem to the north and Blue Ridge Cem to the south, while the outskirts of Farmer City anchor the southwestern corner of the study area near the county lines.
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1907 · Mahomet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1928 · Gibson City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1937 · Monticello
USGS Topo · 1:48,000
1943 · Monticello
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1952 · Arrowsmith
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Gibson City
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1957 · Mahomet
USGS Topo · 1:62,500
1958 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1961 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000
1963 · Peoria
USGS Topo · 1:250,000